Power Engineer

Smurfit Westrock; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage $42.35

Shift premium $1.05–$1.35/hr

Benefits applicable immediately

RRSP matching up to 7%

Training opportunities

Workwear allowance

Health and safety oriented employer

Supportive leadership and values

Global packaging company with growth

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a 3rd Class Power Engineer for our Winnipeg, MB facility. The role focuses on preventative, predictive, and troubleshooting of the steam boiler and production equipment. Fourth class engineers are welcome if pursuing advancement to 3rd Class.

You must be able to work Monday–Friday, 8 hours per day, with a weekly rotating shift that includes midnights, afternoons, and days. A criminal background check and pre-employment medical are required.

Qualifications

• Must hold a relevant Power Engineer certification (3rd Class preferred).
• Ability to perform electrical and mechanical work in a production setting.
• Experience with steam boilers, auxiliary equipment, and production equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot steam boiler systems and related equipment.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance.
• Repair or replace defective machinery parts and fabricate as needed.
• Operate machining tools and perform basic welding as required.

Skills

Safety code compliance

Electrical systems

Troubleshooting

Machining

Welding

Communication

Independent work

Team environment

Weekend flexibility

24hr production support

Education

3rd Class Power Engineer

4th Class welcome to apply

Job description

Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

Power Engineer - Winnipeg, MB

What does Smurfit Westrock do?

Smurfit Westrock is the leading provider of differentiated paper and packaging solutions to customers across the globe. Have you ever ordered pizza that arrived hot and fresh at your doorstep, or an item online that you were excited to receive and open? If so, there is a good chance that the cardboard box it came in was made in one of our Smurfit Westrock facilities. If you are looking for a rewarding career at a company that provides room for growth, has safety and sustainability built into its DNA, and values diversity and inclusion, then you have come to the right place.

Career Opportunity

Smurfit Westrock is an essential service provider making corrugated containers for a variety of applications. We are currently looking for a 3rd Class Power Engineer to be a part of our maintenance team. Fourth class engineers are welcome to apply if continuing their education to 3rd Class. This position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and is responsible for the preventative, predictive and troubleshooting of a steam boiler, auxiliary equipment, and production equipment. Knowledge and experience with electrical and mechanical work is preferred.

To be considered for this position, you must be able to work Monday – Friday, 8-hours per day with a weekly rotating shift; midnights 11:00 pm – 7:00 am; afternoons 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm and days 7:00 am – 3:00 pm.

All successful applicants must be able to provide a satisfactory criminal background check, pre-employment medical and a Clear Drug Test.

What You Need To Succeed

• Ensure that safety codes and other applicable regulation are followed in relations to steam and boiler
• Assess problems and make changes to existing electrical systems in order to improve performance.
• Detect and troubleshoot irregularities and malfunctions in a fast paced, high pressure environment
• Repair or replace defective machinery parts on various equipment
• Operate machining tools to fabricate parts
• Basic welding and fabrication skills
• Good communication skills, both verbally and written
• Must be able to work independently and be self-directed in a demanding, fast-paced production environment, adjusting to changing priorities & roles as required
• Must be willing to work in a team environment
• Ability balancing a variable workload
• Flexibility to work weekends to meet business needs when required
• Daily use of electrical and mechanical skills to support 24hr production equipment.

Why work with Smurfit Westrock?

• Hourly Wage $42.35
• Shift premium for hours worked on afternoon and midnight shifts ($1.05 and $1.35/hr)
• Extensive benefit package effective immediately on hire date
• RRSP matching of up to 7% of earnings after 6 months of employment
• Training opportunities
• Coveralls and boot allowance provided
• An Employer that cares about your health and safety
• A management team committed to Smurfit Westrock's values of Loyalty, Respect, Integrity and Safety
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety, and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

As a global company, you will find our boxes worldwide! Next time you get a box, turn it around and see if you can find the Smurfit Westrock stamp!

October 19, 2026.

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.